Zinsser (Rust-Oleum)

Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer

White (water-based; brush/roll/spray) · US · not yet reviewed

Short answer

Paint-ready: 1 hour after application.
Safe to touch: 35 minutes after application.

Start the clock

When did you apply it?
Outdoors, temperature
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Safe to touch35 minutes
  • Paint-ready1 hour
  • Full cure7 days

From Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) data sheet · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 70–80°F (21–27°C) and 50% relative humidity
  • The data sheet gives touch-dry as both about 30 minutes and 35 minutes; this site uses 35. Over bare cedar or redwood, allow 24 hours before painting. Apply when humidity is below 85%.
  • Temperature range: 35°F to 90°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Safe to touch: 70–80°F and 50% RH
  • Paint-ready: 70–80°F and 50% RH; 24 hours over bare cedar or redwood
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Questions

How long before you can paint Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer?

Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) states: Can be topcoated in 1 hour. Conditions: 70–80°F and 50% RH; 24 hours over bare cedar or redwood. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

How long before Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer is safe to touch?

Zinsser (Rust-Oleum) states: Touch: 35 minutes. Conditions: 70–80°F and 50% RH. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

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